Republican Voters District Delegate Convention Notice
The Republican Voters of the district notify a Delegate Convention on October 3, 1869, at 7 PM to nominate a Representative to the Legislature and conduct other business. Delegates: Township 9, Lambholt 10, Elmmore 2, Balt Grove 2. Voters should elect delegates September 25, 1869, at 2 PM. Peter Love, Chairman. September 1369.
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Sith
Liamboldt
Ellemore Township
Balt Grove Township
Peter Love
Allen County Republican Convention Call and Delegates
The Allen County Republican Convention meets October 2 in Iola to nominate county officers including three commissioners, clerk, treasurer, and others. Delegates are allotted by township with dates set for primary meetings on September 25, 1969, at 2 pm.
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Wacuras
Allen County
Central Committee
Iola
Kansas
Gill
Orage Township
Deer Creek
Geneva
Parti
Lawrence
State Line
Forough
J.C. Horton
U.S. Express
No Candidate’s Min We Wish It Distinctly Understood
The ReatsTer asserts it is not a candidate’s paper and urges the Republican party to select honest, faithful, well qualified men for county offices in Allen. The paper says it will support chosen nominees once the convention decides the treasurer, sheriff, and clerk, and denies directing any single person.
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Republican Party
Allen County
Iola
Bat Ich
Sodom
Gomorrah
Officers of the State Agricultural Society elected
The officers for the ensuing year were chosen after a warm contest. President J. S. Kalloch, Treasurer Thomas Murphy, Secretary Ki J Strickler. Executive Committee includes John Inlow Johnson county, J. W. Scott Allen county, E. S. Nicols Anderson county, N. A. Adams Riley county, Andrew Wilson Jefferson county, O. E. Learnard Douglas county.
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State Agricultural Society
J. S. Kalloch
Thomas Murphy
Ki.j. Strickler
John Inlow
Johnson County
J. W. Scott
Allen County
E. S. Nicols
Anderson County
N. A. Adams
Riley County
Andrew Wilson
Jefferson County
O. E. Learnard
Douglas County
Galveston Road to Garnett Accelerated by Dispatch
The Lawrence Republican Journal reports a dispatch from Mr. Joy directing rapid advancement of the Galveston road to Garnett. The contractor advertises for a large extra force to complete the segment within a few weeks.
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Ingle & Ge I. i
Lawrence Republican Journal
Joy
Galveston
Garnett
Republicans Call For District 54 Representatives Convention
A Kansas newspaper editorial urges Allen County to select honest capable frugal candidates for the 54th District. It questions state tax burdens, critiques past appropriations, and argues for careful scrutiny of bills to prevent wasteful spending while favoring a united Republican slate from Iola Humoldt Balm Grove or Elsmore.
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Allen County
Iola
Hum‘poldt
Balm Grove
Elsmore
Legislative Assembly
Kansas
State of Kansas
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Insane Asylum
Osage Township described as thriving and populous
A visitor recounts two days in Osage township Allen county praising its lands farms and educated residents. Justice Bray presides with generous dinners for all participants and the court session is postponed for thirty days to allow further proceedings.
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Osage Township
Esq
Bray
Allen County
Messrs. Burleigh & Francis
Esq. Bray
J. P's
Wanderings in Osage County Farm Country
A narrator recounts a social trip through Osage and Allen counties, detailing visits to farms including Esquire Mosley’s property. The journey features humorous misdirections, overrunning fences, and praise for local people, land, and the thriving farm economy. The writer expresses satisfaction with the trip and plans for future excursions.
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Francis
Burleigh
Esq. Hosley’s
Esq
Hosley
J. P. Hosley
Mr. Losley
J. P
Esquire
Hest
Indiana
Ilinois
Kansas
Osage
Iois
Tax Levy in Douglas County Draws Sharp Criticism
The Lawrence Tribune reports State tax for Douglas County at 71 222.88, exceeding county levies by 3 523.48 and notes county property assessed 352 347.35 higher by State board. It warns the levy could burden subsistence seekers and deter settlers, calling taxation heavy and alarming, with promises of no relief next year.
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Lawrence Tribune
Douglas County
Tribune
the Tribune
State Board
County Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Kansas
Kansas Cries Against Wasteful State Education Funds
The Kansas Advocate denounces high annual costs for educating blind deaf and insane individuals under multiple state institutions. It argues for consolidating six public and costly institutions into two to cut expenditures and prevent financial ruin, urging readers to press Legislature for reform.
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Lawrence
Emporia
Manhattan
Leavenworth
Ossawottame
Olathe
Topeka
Kansas
the Tribune
Good Preaching Proved Cheapest and Most Lively Oratory
The article argues that audiences prefer energetic, earnest preaching over dull delivery and that Godly themes in sermons stir deeper religious feeling. It cites Spurgeon Becker and Chapin as beloved examples, asserts the churchgoers reward live, clear speech, and concludes that good preaching is the cheapest, best supported form of ministry.
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Demosthenes
Cicero
Greece
Rome
Christ
Jesus
Spurgeon
Beecher
Chapin
Live preacher valued as vital in faith and town
A discussion praises live preachers over dead ones and urges support for clergy as indispensable institutions. The piece notes Western churches now seek Eastern talent, and communities respond to enlightened endowment. It also covers a German immigrant Miller trapped by a chest and rescued, plus U S Cuban relief appeals and the Roll of Honor listing Union soldiers.
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Lawrence Rep
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N. C
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Texas
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Fayetteville
Kurt Smith
Arkansas
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Mound City
Springfield
Forts Scott and Leavenworth
Kansas
Avondale Mine Deaths Attributed To Fume Fill Inquest
The Plymouth jury verdict states Palmer, Steel and others died from exhausted air and sulphuric gases in Avondale mine. The deaths were caused by a fire in the head house and breaker on September 6, destroying airways from the mine via the shaft. The blaze originated from the furnace and woodwork within the mines.
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Plymoura
Palmer, Steel
Avondale
Virginia Reconstruction Dilemma Over Test Oath and Fifteenth Amendment
The Virginia reconstruction debate centers on whether the legislature can act without the test oath. Attorney General Hunt holds the legislature may only consider adopting the Fifteenth Amendment before Congress approves the state constitution. The Chicago Tribune notes the practical difference with General Canby’s view is minor, yet Virginia’s vote on the amendments is seen as assured.
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Hunt
United States
Congress
General Canby
Chicago Tribune
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